CON 1403 - Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services

Concepts

• information technology
• software package
• periodic development service
• readiness service
• microsoft solutions partner
• microsoft solutions partner designation
• microsoft
• low code application development
• microsoft software-based applications
• software-based applications

Location

UNITED KINGDOM

Description

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become our supplier for Support & Development for Microsoft software-based applications and services. The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract is for a comprehensive support and periodic development service for a range of Microsoft software-based applications. The contract will cover three Commercial elements;- •Commercial element 1 – Onboarding and readiness service. •Commercial element 2 - Comprehensive 3rd Line Tech support service to support our Microsoft software-based applications and services. •Commercial element 3 - Periodic Product Development for services specified by Ofsted across a range of Microsoft software-based applications and services. The opportunity is available to Potential Suppliers that have, as a minimum, the following Microsoft accreditations: Microsoft Solutions Partner designation: Business Applications Microsoft Solutions Partner designation: Modern Work Microsoft Solutions Specialization: Low code application development … The option to extend the contract will be solely at Ofsted’s discretion and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, government approval and the availability of funding. Potential Suppliers should not make any assumption that Ofsted will exercise its discretion to extend the contract for any specific period or at all. Please note, the advertised contract value is not a commitment of spend, but the maximum contract headroom available for the entire 6-year period (i.e. if all extensions options were activated)

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The Contract Term will be for an initial 4-year period* with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the agreement of both parties. *including a break clause / review point at year 2).

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P56Z2FQMX The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note, the published contract value is for the initial 4 years only. The contract can be extended by a further period up to 24 months beyond Expiry Date. The 4-year value of the Call-Off Contract will be used as an indicator to estimate the value of any subsequent extension period should this be required under the Call-Off Contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=873809165 GO Reference: GO-2024711-PRO-26864549